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Pope Francis on Saturday received participants of an International Conference promoted by the Congregation for Clergy, telling them that "renewal of faith and the future of vocations is only possible if there are well-trained priests.”

Some 12,000 priests, men and women religious, consecrated laypeople and seminarians with their families crowded into Medellin’s “La Macarena” event centre on Friday to listen to Pope Francis’ thoughts, proposals and instructions regarding their ministry.

Colombians filled the streets to welcome Pope Francis as he arrived in Colombia on Wednesday evening. In this interview with Linda Bordoni, Fr Mauricio Urbina, a priest of Bogotà, speaks about the expectations for the Pope's Visit.

Colombians are looking not just for peace but also for reconciliation as Pope Francis travels the country this week. Vatican Radio's Linda Bordoni speaks with Colombian priest Father Mauricio Urbina about the Pope's Visit.